NIH funds development of robots to improve health, quality of life
(Source – National Institutes of Health) As part of the National Robotics Initiative (NRI), the National Institutes of Health announced
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Author: Gerry Hafer
Allegations of False Billing Claims Cost Wisconsin Lab $8.5 million Settlement
Pharmasan Labs, of Osceola, and its billing company, NeuroScience has settled with the federal government to the tune of $8.5
Read MoreIt’s Not Too Late to Learn About Your Medicare Options
December 7 marks the end of the open enrollment period for 2016 Medicare sign-ups, so if you’ve been holding off,
Read More2016 PPO Plans Remove Out-Of-Network Cost Limits, A Costly Trap For Consumers
(By – Julie Appleby, Kiaser Health News) Citing the flexibility they offer, many consumers choose health plans that provide some coverage
Read MoreNIH to convene workshop on Total Worker Health — What’s Work Got to Do With It?
(Source – National Institutes of Health) The National Institutes of Health will convene a Pathways to Prevention workshop to assess
Read MoreAnalyzing the impact of new “observation status” rules in Medicare
The impact of Medicare billing related to “observation status” hospital visits is explored in this article posted by Christopher Weaver, Anna
Read More2016 PQRS Negative Payment Adjustment and the Informal Review Process
(Source – CMS.gov) In 2016, CMS will apply a negative payment adjustment to individual eligible professionals (EPs), Comprehensive Primary Care
Read MoreSelf-Nomination for 2016 Qualified Registries and Qualified Clinical Data Registries (QCDRs) Open Now Through January 31, 2016
(Source – CMS.gov) Entities interested in becoming a PQRS qualified registry or QCDR for 2016 must submit a self-nomination to
Read MoreMore Women Getting Breast Screenings Under Medicaid Expansion
(By – Lynne Shallcross, Kaiser Health News) If you’re a low-income woman, you’re more likely to get screened for breast
Read MoreKentucky Strategy Will Test Need For State-Run Obamacare Exchanges
(By – Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News) Kentucky Gov.-elect Matt Bevin’s plan to dismantle the state’s successful health insurance exchange,
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